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Remembering Dr. Ralph Sacco
Dr. Ralph Sacco, the first neurologist to serve as president of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, died Jan. 17. Sacco, a distinguished AHA/ASA volunteer and a revered scientist, served as editor-in-chief of the journal Stroke in addition to other leadership roles. At the family's request, donations in his memory can be made to the AHA/ASA to The Ralph Sacco Memorial Fund for Brain Health.
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Understanding cardiac arrest following collapse during Monday Night Football
American Heart Association experts share on-site care explanations and possible reasons why Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped - along with resources for learning CPR and why that simple skill is vital to survival after a cardiac arrest.
Learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR
When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby.
Help your community by learning the 2 simple steps of Hands-Only CPR:
- Call 911.
- Press hard and fast in the center of the chest.
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Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home
It's important to know how to correctly monitor your blood pressure at home, especially if your doctor has recommended that you monitor it on a regular basis.
Warning Signs
Learn the warning signs of heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest.
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